Whatever the reason - perhaps it was an echo of her professional style, or just a desire not to stand out too much after her abrupt introduction to the Spanish public (as there was no knowledge of the relationship prior to the engagement announcement) - Letizia's post-engagement outfits were marked by two key elements: sober tones and conservative cuts.

Royal style watchers, who'd keenly noted the princess-to-be's penchant for trousers, also discovered another aspect of the TV beauty thanks to a new wardrobe of knee-length skirts. For the first time, the emerging fashion icon revealed a great pair of legs, which were accentuated by the towering heels she began to wear in order to stand tall next to her 6ft 4in fiancÚ.